Hood support
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Hi! New member here. I just purchased a 2005 Roadster and am having some problems. First seems to be a common problem with the battery drain. The battery and the charging system is fine but the battery goes dead in about two days if not driven. I did the test unhooking the battery and connecting a tester between the negative terminal and the cable. I have about a low 60's draw somewhere. Pulled all the fuses in the compartment near the battery, but nothing changed. The real reason I am posting is the hood support (lift-o-mat). When I bought the car it was in the trunk. I am unsure how it attaches. The lower end is simple. Just the normal ball. I don't see how the top fastens. The hood has a pin sticking out and I can see how a "C" type clip would keep it in place. The end of the support has a button that says "press", but I must be missing a piece to connect the two. Can one of you gurus tell or show me what I need to get it hooked up? It will make the trouble shooting on the drain much easier. Thanks in advance for any and all help! I really love this car!!
Gary
Gary
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I maybe right or wrong but it cannot do any harm.
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I might be getting closer to the battery drain problem. The radio fuse eliminates the excess amps. I have temporarily removed the fuse to see if that helps. I did put a CD in the slot and it got stuck. I'm guessing it continually tries to either load or eject it causing the drain. Now I need to figure out how to get the disc out.....
I really appreciate all the help!!
Gary
I really appreciate all the help!!
Gary
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I might be getting closer to the battery drain problem. The radio fuse eliminates the excess amps. I have temporarily removed the fuse to see if that helps. I did put a CD in the slot and it got stuck. I'm guessing it continually tries to either load or eject it causing the drain. Now I need to figure out how to get the disc out.....
I really appreciate all the help!!
Gary
I really appreciate all the help!!
Gary
Want some more advice ?
Junk the OEM radio and get something more modern with USB/MP3 and BlueTooth.
( Hint : look at the Marine radios, many are silver and almost match )
for $40 from amazon, this one seems to fit the bill :
https://www.amazon.com/Lanzar-AQMP70...=marine+radios
or if you don't need the cd player, many chose this one ( the center spine even blends in ) :
https://www.amazon.com/Clarion-Corpo...=marine+radios
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People in Walmart Car Center (or whatever they call themselves) broke the original one while changing the battery!!!! I pushed them to check the cameras etc and they accepted to pay for the part and labor +refunded the money for the battery (normally about $100).
I went to Chrysler dealer and got a quote which was almost $400! for the strut and labor(lol)
got the money from Walmart and now I am about to order one of these.
I am pretty happy at the moment lol.